When you think of a college-aged girl dressing up for a Halloween party, what costume comes to mind? Normally, these are the three you'll think of first:
- Cat. Or kitten, or lion, or cheetah, or even leopard... Really, it doesn't matter what version you use, they're all cats of some form. Oh, and they're all sexy.
- Devil/Angel. Also sexy, which kind of seems oxymoronic now that I think about it.
- Risky business. Which attempts to be sexy, but (let's face it) does not succeed.
Maybe it's because we're out of ideas. At least, that's what I'm hoping. So, here are 10 DIY Halloween costumes that are easy to whip up in a moment's notice, and they're guaranteed not to make Tom Cruise, cats of all kind, religious figures, or your parents shudder in disappointment.
1. Wednesday Addams
You'll Need:
- White, collared button-up shirt
- Black (or dark patterned) button-up sweater
- Black Skirt
- Black, knee-high stockings
- (Optional: crucifix necklace)
2. Mary Poppins
You'll Need:
- White, collared button-up
- Black skirt
- Red/pink bow tie
- Stockings & black heels
- (Optional: black hat with flower, umbrella, apron, carpet bag)
3. The Morton Salt Girl
You'll Need:
- Yellow dress/tunic/sweater/cardigan
- White tights/leggings
- Yellow Flats
- Umbrella
- (Optional: salt)
4. Deer/Doe
You'll Need:
- Fur vest
- Antlers (These are an easy DIY.. or use twigs!)
- Eyeliner/black face paint for the nose
5. Scarecrow
You'll Need:
- Orange/black face paint
- Plaid, button-up shirt
- Brown/tan or black floppy hat
- (Optional: overalls)
6. Mickey/Minnie Mouse
You'll Need:
- Mickey Ears
- Red or pink dress/ Red Shorts
- Yellow/red flats
7. Criminal
You'll Need:
- Black and white striped shirt
- Toboggan/face mask
- (Optional: bag of "loot"/handcuffs)
8. Rosie the Riveter
You'll Need:
- Denim button-up
- Red bandana
- (Optional: lunchbox)
9. Boo (from "Monster's Inc.")
You'll Need:
- Oversized pink tee
- Purple leggings
- Pigtails
10. Miley Cyrus
You'll Need:
- Red lipstick
- White tank
- Chains chainz
- (Optional: wrecking ball, oversized cat or teddy bear)
